DC Comics pulls AI-generated covers after backlash
DC Comics pulled three upcoming variant covers by artist Daxiong (Jingxiong Guo) following allegations that they were produced using generative artificial intelligence (AI) . The controversy began when people online accused Daxiong of using generative AI to create the covers . In response, DC stated that all artwork must be the artist’s original work and that they were investigating the situation . Daxiong denied the allegations, stating that he has always drawn traditionally by hand . He also mentioned that an outside colouring studio coloured the work . However, he failed to provide the layered files of the colouring to prove it wasn’t AI-generated, which critics had asked for. The incident was seen to underscore the importance of transparency and authenticity in the comic book industry. System 🤖 Unknown Operator: Jingxiong Guo; DC Comics Developer: Country: USA Sector: Media/entertainment/sports/arts Purpose: Promote comics Technology: Machine learning Issue: E thics/values; Tr ansparency
- Date it happened
- 2024-04-01
- Organisation involved
- Jingxiong Guo; DC Comics
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